Brooklyn

Description

Brooklyn is an approximate 4-month-old, 26 lb., female, Chesapeake Bay/Labrador Retriever. She will likely be a large dog full grown and reach up to 75 lbs. Brooklyn was found as a stray in Oklahoma near the beginning of August before going into foster care down there. We think her time on the streets set her back a bit in feeling comfortable with anything new including people, dogs, and her schedule. Any change to her routine or surroundings is upsetting to her and she becomes very timid and seeks flight, although this is improving everyday. She has been in foster care with us for about a month now and she has opened up a lot and becoming much more confident. Brooklyn is being fostered with two large dogs and looks to them for direction and guidance. She needs another confident, compatible dog in her new home that can continue helping her open up to the world and learn how to enjoy a care-free life. Overall, Brooklyn is a sweet girl and has so much potential with a family that can be gentle and understanding as she grows and gets comfortable with her new life. She does well on a leash and, other than being frightened by vehicles, she enjoys her daily walks. House training is going pretty well, but she needs to be on a strict schedule and does have an occasional accident. She does well in her kennel and has used it for refuge when she feels overwhelmed. Brooklyn is not living with cats so we don't know her compatibility with them. We feel Brooklyn could do well with kids, but it would be best for her to be in a home with older children that will give her space and go slow as she gets comfortable. She loves her toys and seems to have a natural instinct for fetch.  Siblings: Cheyenne (F) Brooklyn (F) If you are interested in meeting Brooklyn, please complete an online application at  https://hopeanimalrescueofiowa.duplie.com/forms/196/dog-application Adoption fee is $300 which includes spay/neuter, microchip, and age appropriate vaccines.